Meet the Team

Gina Collins Mancini, DMD

Dr. Gina Collins Mancini is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. She graduated in 2000 and continued her training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine as well as a prosthodontic private practice in Cambridge, MA. She moved back to North Carolina and has been practicing in the local area for the past eight years.

She is a member of The Onslow County Dental Society, American Dental Association and North Carolina Dental Society. She enjoys spending time with her three children and has a great passion for dentistry and making sure all of her patients are well cared for.

April

Office Manager

Hello, my name is April, and I am thrilled to be a part of Dr. Gina Mancini’s team!

I have come to A Beautiful Smile after working many years in the finance industry. I hope to use my experience to help further grow this amazing practice. I earned my degree in Criminal Justice from Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii.

I was born in Tennessee but have lived in Jacksonville for almost 20 years. While Jacksonville was my home for several years, I have recently moved back with my husband and family after living in Virginia, California, and Hawaii. I absolutely love the big city, but I could not imagine not living here on the beautiful Crystal Coast!

My husband and I have six amazing children, two girls and four boys. Our lives are extremely busy keeping track of their schedules. When I get free time, I enjoy running, yoga, going to the beach, and traveling.

LaRissa

Dental Hygienist

I was born and raised right here in Onslow County. My dad was a Marine and retired after serving 26 years as a helicopter pilot. I grew up a country girl and graduated from Richlands High School in 1999. I went on to obtain my dental hygiene degree from Coastal Carolina Community College and graduated in 2001 and have been working locally since. I married my high school sweetheart in 2001, and God blessed us with our son in 2009. I enjoy spending time with my family in the outdoors hunting and fishing. I love the career I have chosen and enjoy serving my local community and church. I joined Dr. Mancini’s team in 2011 and couldn’t ask for a better place to work!

Tricia

Dental Hygienist

My name is Tricia, and I was born a military brat in Hawaii. Being in a military family we moved around a lot, but Richlands, NC is my home. I graduated from Richlands High School in 1998 and then attended the Dental Assisting Program at CCCC. I went on to work as an orthodontic assistant while going back to school for Dental Hygiene. I graduated from CCCC, Dental Hygiene in 2002. I have been fortunate enough to have worked with Dr. Mancini since I graduated!

I married my best friend, Bill in 2003, and we have a little girl, Carly Paige, born in 2006. She keeps Bill and I both on our toes!! I have been truly blessed with the most amazing family, both at home and work. As you will notice we are one big happy family here! When I am not at work I enjoy hanging out by the pool relaxing or watching Nascar with my hubby! Go Dale JR!!

Heather

Dental Assistant

Hello, my name is Heather! After receiving my education in San Diego, California, I became a Certified Dental Assistant in June 2003. I moved to North Carolina in June of 2004 and have been working for Dr. Gina Mancini for 10 years. When I am not spending time with my daughter Taylor, I enjoy working in the yard, spending time with my friends and family, reading and going to the movies.

Being a Dental Assistant and caring for our patients is my passion! I love working with Dr. Mancini and being part of her team.

Samantha

Insurance Coordinator

Hey there! My name is Samantha, and I was born and raised in the suburbs of St Louis, Missouri. “GO CARDS!”

In 2005 I graduated high school and married my high school sweetheart, Tony, who is a US Marine. We have moved around every 2-3 years since then and have been stationed in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Iowa. We recently moved back here to Jacksonville in July of 2017. We have two beautiful children. Our daughter, Kierstyn, was born in 2007 here, in Jacksonville, NC and our son, Blake, was born in 2011 in Lawton, OK.

I like to stay busy and enjoy spending my time hanging out by the pool, collecting treasures along the beach, and most importantly being with my family and friends.

I came to A Beautiful Smile in the Fall of 2017. Prior to working here as the insurance coordinator, my background was primarily in the medical field. I have enjoyed transitioning from medical to dental. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with, and I am so grateful to be a part of it!